Thursday, May 4, 2017

Militants ambush army patrol in Shopian; civilian dead, 2 soldiers injured

Militants ambush army patrol in Shopian; civilian dead, 2 soldiers injured

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
Blood trail at LoC leads to Pakistan is the major focus in most dailies this morning.
"Pakistan has blood on its hands" writes the Pioneer 'Active participation of Pakistan Army in killings and mutilation' the Indian Express quotes the Government. " Punish your troops, Pakistan told " reports the Statesman citing Defence Minister, Arun Jaitley as saying Pakistan denial carries no credibility.
In a related development, DNA reports "concerned India sends 50 Pakistan students back home" of a group of Pakistan children visiting India , who had to cut short their tour, following an MEA advisory.
The Indian Express notes "From wrestling to hockey, sporting ties freeze over" amid mounting tension between India and Pakistan.
 "Finally, A Road Map to Help Banks Drive Out of NPA Jam" is the lead in the Economic Times "RBI gets power to crack down on top loan defaulters", as cabinet clears ordinance to tackle bad debt writes The Times Of India.
 "Aadhar's foolproof claim falls flat in SC" covers the Pioneers on its front page. The Asian Age says " Government admits in top court to Aadhar data leakage".
"Sonia bids to unite opposition for presidential election" reports the Hindu.
On the rumblings in the Aam Aadmi Party , Hindustan Times quips," Peace breaks out in AAP." The Times of India states "AAP keeps Vishwas suspends MLA Khan."
"No funds to pay staff, say north and east corporations", less than ten days since the results of the MCD polls in Delhi, is a front page story in the Times of India.
 "US sets up task force to check hate crimes", after attacks on Hindus and Sikhs , notes the Tribune.
"Now, visa-on-arrival for Indians in Dubai" for Indian nationals holding a valid US visa or a green card, informs the Financial Express.
On the weather front, the Times of India captions a photograph" Storm brings joy on 40 degree plus day" while the Hindustan Timesreports "Relief won't last: Weatherman predicts a 42 degree weekend".
And finally , the Hindu carries an interesting story."In Bihar, rats are the new tipplers" as they guzzled several lakh litres of liquor, from seized stocks stored in police station. 

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